A JOINT push to save the Mossman Mill and transform it into a state of the art bio processing plant has received firm support from Labor Senator Kim Carr.

Douglas Shire Mayor Julia Leu joined Mossman and Tablelands Canegrowers at a meeting with Senator Carr and Candidate for Leichhardt Elida Faith in Mossman today.

Douglas Shire Mayor Julia Leu and Labor Senator Kim Carr in Mossman

Mayor Leu said it was fantastic to have Federal Politicians visiting the region and taking the mill issue seriously.

“It is great to have Labor’s backing, but bipartisan support is vital to the mill’s future and Mossman economy,” she said.

“The Coalition Government is well aware of the potential consequences of the mill closing and has the perfect opportunity here to show us they undeniably care about agriculture and regional communities in the Far North

“The Daintree Bio Precinct is a fiscally sound project that will lead the way for industry diversification of the Australian Sugar Industry.